A timely reminder that there is still time (begore the birds start nesting) for parishioners to check and cut back any of their overgrown hedges, trees and shrubs that are either impeding pedestrians or restricting the view of vehicles. This will help our blind, disabled, smaller and taller residents walking through the village. This is also a good opportunity to ask you to be considerate about where you leave wheelie bins and black boxes out for collection, as these can also cause a hazard for less able people – please don’t leave them in the middle of the pavement, if possible.
During the colder months, when snow has fallen or the ground is icy, consider checking in on your elderly neighbours to see if they need help with shopping, putting out their bins or other jobs that may be difficult for them at this time. The village shop will deliver to anyone who cannot get out – call 01249 750181 to ask for help.